Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Taunton travel guide

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With a population of 60,433, Taunton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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Where to Eat in Taunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Duende (4 High Street Wiveliscombe) and Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 310
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 310
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taunton

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 05m and costs around RM 428 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 6,286 for a 9h 00m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 69. From London, the ticket costs about RM 104 for a journey of 260 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 05m and costs around RM 428 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 6,286 for a 9h 00m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 69. From London, the ticket costs about RM 104 for a journey of 260 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Taunton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 395+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 458+
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Holiday Inn Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 402+
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Castle Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 1,064+
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White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 459+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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